CNBC Economy / Updates
- New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer budgets beyond the gas pump March 28, 2026As corporate policies change, Americans will feel higher oil prices in their wallets beyond the gas pump.
- Markets now see the Fed's next move as a potential rate hike as inflation fears mount March 27, 2026Traders in the futures market shifted the probability of a rate increase by the end of 2026 to 52% on Friday morning.
- China industrial profits surge 15% to start year, but oil price shock threatens outlook March 27, 2026Soaring energy prices are expected to impact China's economy less than most other countries, due to its massive oil reserves and alternative energy sources.